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BD56 SZX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,833 mi
Last recorded36,833 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 SZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 36,833 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 36,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,994 miles

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion underside

rear axle corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 35,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion underside

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,016 miles

general corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

general corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,462 miles

Nearside and Offside Front floor corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,462 miles

Nearside and Offside Front floor corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,433 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,572 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor pan slightly coroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor pan slightly coroded

Pass 5 May 2011 29,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,117 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 25,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 23,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BD56 SZX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 SZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD56 SZX registered?

BD56 SZX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is BD56 SZX safe to buy?

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